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Bangladesh : Palm oil imports far outpace soybean oil

Bangladesh imported palm oil worth Tk 311.61 billion in FY2025-26, 132% more than soybean oil. Industry insiders attribute the gap to palm...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh: Bottled soybean oil reappears in markets as price goes up

Dhaka markets see renewed availability of one-litre soybean oil bottles after a two-week shortage, but prices rose to Tk 204/litre. Atta, flour...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Govt to cut aromatic rice export quota amid soaring price in domestic market

Bangladesh is reviewing approved aromatic rice export quotas amid rising domestic demand and prices. Exporters must submit actual shipment details within three...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Rice prices rise despite Boro harvest

Bangladesh’s rice prices are rising despite the peak Boro harvest season, with retail prices increasing Tk 3–4/kg in the past week. Firm...

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Wheat News in English

Bangladesh : Imports of foodgrain register 2nd highest volume in FY26

Bangladesh imported 8.6 million tonnes of foodgrains in FY2025-26, the second-highest on record, driven by a 49% surge in wheat imports to...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Prices surge in country despite peak Boro season

Global rice prices reached an 18-month high in June, driven by stronger import demand and tighter supplies across major Asian exporters, while...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Edible oil market to come under systemic oversight framework

The Bangladesh government will introduce an institutional monitoring system for the edible oil market to improve transparency, ensure stable supplies and curb...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Govt committed to keep rice prices stable: State Minister

Bangladesh’s government reaffirmed its commitment to stabilising rice prices through regular market monitoring and action against illegal stockpilers. It also plans to...